Religion and Faith: A Decision Theory Perspective

We examine the implications of decision theory for religious choice and evangelism under the assumption that people choose their religion. The application of decision theory leads us to a broad definition of religion and a particular definition of faith, each related to the uncertainty associated wi...

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Authors: Melkonyan, Tigran A. (Author) ; Pingle, Mark 1960- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] [2009]
In: Interdisciplinary journal of research on religion
Year: 2009, Volume: 5, Pages: 1-19
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